YEAR OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

Title: YEAR OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joel 2:25
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”

Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:10, Zechariah 9:12, Psalm 51:12, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17

INTRODUCTION:
Restoration is a powerful act of God where He restores what has been lost, stolen, or damaged. It is a divine promise that brings healing, replenishment, and the recovery of everything that the enemy has taken. The year of supernatural restoration is a time when God intervenes to bring back everything that has been lost in our lives—whether in health, finances, relationships, or destiny. This is a year to expect divine recovery and replenishment from God.

1. UNDERSTANDING SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Restoration of Lost Opportunities:
God restores lost opportunities that seem irretrievable.

Joel 2:25 – God promises to restore the years that the enemy has stolen.

b) Healing and Wholeness:
Restoration includes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord.”

c) Divine Replenishment:
God restores what has been depleted, bringing abundance and overflow.

Zechariah 9:12 – "
Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee."

d) Recovery of Lost Glory and Honor:
God restores honor and dignity to those who have been dishonored or oppressed.

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”

e) Biblical Example:
The story of Job (Job 42:10) shows how God restored Job’s fortunes, health, and family, making him twice as prosperous as before.

2. THE PURPOSE OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) To Rebuild What Was Destroyed:
God restores broken dreams, shattered hopes, and destroyed relationships.

Isaiah 61:7 – “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.”

b) To Reinstate Destiny and Purpose:
Restoration is about restoring God’s original plan and purpose for your life.

1 Peter 5:10 – “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

c) To Release the Blessing of Double Portion:
God promises to restore double what was lost.

Zechariah 9:12 – “Even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee.”

d) To Bring About Total Recovery:
God’s restoration covers every area of life: health, finances, relationships, and purpose.

Isaiah 58:8 – “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily.”

e) Biblical Example:
The restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 37:12-14) is a prophetic picture of how God restores the broken, the lost, and the hopeless.

3. THE CONDITIONS FOR SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Repentance and Turning to God:
Restoration begins with repentance and a return to God.

Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds.”

b) Trust in God’s Ability to Restore:
Faith and trust in God’s power to restore is essential to receiving restoration.

Joel 2:25 – God promises restoration, and we must trust His ability to bring it to pass.

c) Forgiveness and Reconciliation:
Forgiveness of others is crucial for experiencing God’s restoration in your life.

Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

d) Persistence in Prayer and Faith:
Consistent prayer and faith is vital for the restoration process.

Luke 18:1 – “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”

e) Biblical Example:
The return of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) shows how repentance and humility can bring about restoration to a broken life.

4. EXPERIENCING SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE

a) Claiming God’s Promises for Restoration:
Declare God’s promises over your life and begin to speak restoration into existence.

Romans 4:17 – “...calling those things which be not as though they were.”

b) Restoring Your Relationship with God:
Build your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and His Word.

Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

c) Strengthening Your Faith and Trust in God:
Strengthen your faith in God’s ability to restore and bring about change.

Mark 9:23 – “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

d) Rebuilding Broken Relationships:
Pursue reconciliation and healing in your relationships with others.

Matthew 5:24 – “Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

e) Biblical Example:
David’s restoration of the ark (1 Chronicles 15:1-3) shows how God restores what has been taken from Him and brings it back to its rightful place.

5. THE IMPACT OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Renewed Hope and Joy:
Restoration brings back hope and joy to those who have been discouraged.

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation.”

b) Increased Spiritual Strength:
God’s restoration empowers you spiritually, making you stronger than before.

Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”

c) Abundance and Prosperity:
Restoration often leads to greater prosperity than before.

Job 42:10 – “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.”

d) Divine Favor and Blessing:
Restoration brings divine favor and blessings that enhance your life.

Psalm 126:5-6 – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”

e) Biblical Example:
Ruth’s restoration (Ruth 4:13-17) shows how God restored her life and destiny through His favor, leading to marriage and the birth of Obed.

CONCLUSION:
This year is a time for supernatural restoration. Whatever has been lost, stolen, or destroyed in your life, God is promising to restore it. Trust in His power, be persistent in faith, and open your heart to receive what God has in store for you. Your restoration is not just a return to what was; it is a divine upgrade, a double portion of His blessings, and a new beginning for your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, I thank You for the promise of supernatural restoration in my life.

2. Father, restore every lost opportunity that I have missed.

3. I receive complete healing and restoration in every area of my life.

4. Let every broken relationship in my life be restored to wholeness.

5. Father, restore my joy and peace that I may rejoice in Your goodness.

6. Lord, I ask for double for all my troubles this year.

7. Let every stolen blessing in my life be returned to me, multiplied.

8. I declare restoration in my health, my finances, and my family.

9. Father, restore my spiritual strength and renew my relationship with You.

10. Lord, bring a restoration of hope, peace, and prosperity into my life this year.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. This is your year of supernatural restoration.

2. Every area of your life that has been broken will be rebuilt in Jesus’ name.

3. You will receive double for all the years the enemy has stolen from you.

4. Every lost opportunity will be restored in greater measure.

5. You are entering a season of divine recovery and replenishment.

6. Your health will be restored, and you will experience total wellness.